The 2006 FIFA World Cup, also known as the Copa Mundial de la FIFA Alemania 2006, was the 18th edition of the quadrennial international football tournament organized by FIFA. It was held in Germany from June 9 to July 9, 2006.
32 teams from around the world participated in the tournament, which was won by Italy, who defeated France 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out in the final. It was Italy's fourth World Cup title.
The tournament was notable for some thrilling matches, including a 3-3 draw between Portugal and Iran, a 2-2 draw between Sweden and England, and a 2-1 victory for Germany over Argentina in the quarter-finals.
The official mascot of the tournament was Goleo VI, a lion with a football. The tournament was also notable for the introduction of the first-ever official World Cup song, "The Time of Our Lives" by Il Divo and Toni Braxton.
The tournament saw a number of records being set, including Miroslav Klose becoming the all-time leading scorer in the history of the World Cup with 16 goals. The tournament also saw a total of 147 goals scored, the most of any World Cup held outside of Mexico or Argentina.
Overall, the 2006 FIFA World Cup was a successful and memorable tournament, featuring some of the best football talent from around the world and providing fans with high-quality entertainment.
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